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Census of Marine Life, Census of Coral Reefs Expedition to French Frigate Shoals (October 2006)

Scoop

Lead Scientist: Russell Brainard, Gustav Paulay
Target Habitats: Lagoonal sand
Target Organisms: Macrofauna, Infauna and Epifauna

Description:
The Scoop is designed to target macrofauna, infaunal and epifaunal organisms in deeper, flat sand areas, approximately 100 meters in depth. The "scoop" would be towed up to 500-1000 m2, 1-2 times per day, time permitting. The scoop will be supported by the ship using 180-200 fathoms cable attached to a winch or pot hauler. It will pick up sand, rubble, and animals. It has a small mouth less than 100cm in width and 50cm in height, with a bag hanging back a few feet.

Crab image by Jody Martin, LA County Natural History Museum

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